MLB Rookie of the Year award: Athletics' Nick Kurtz, Braves' Drake ...
Kurtz beat out Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony, while Baldwin bested Caleb Durbin and Cade Horton
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest notable headlines on Rookie of the Year races across major leagues, based on recent coverage:
- MLB: The 2025 Rookie of the Year race concluded with Nick Kurtz (Athletics) winning the AL award in November 2025, followed by strong showings from Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony on ballots [source: CBS Sports recap of 2025 ROY results]. In the NL, Drake Baldwin (Braves) edged out peers like Cade Horton for the top ROY spot in that same cycle.[4]
- MLB coverage throughout 2025 highlighted several rising stars: Drake Baldwin maintained a prominent position in NL ROY discussions after a hot stretch, while Isaac Collins emerged into contention in late-season rankings in some polls. Earlier polls in mid-2025 showed Jacob Wilson and Noah Cameron as leading candidates in their leagues, with Misiorowski and Baldwin alternating in top spots as the season progressed.[1][2]
- For historical context, MLB’s yearly Rookie of the Year discussions and results are widely reported in late-season coverage and post-season wrap-ups, with multiple outlets documenting the final vote tallies and first-place ballots.[3][4]
If you’re specifically interested in a particular league (AL vs NL) or a specific year’s ROY outcome, tell me which one and I’ll pull the precise results and vote breakdown. I can also summarize how voters typically evaluate rookies (stats, age, service time, impact) and provide quick comparisons for the top contenders.